FIRST LOOK: TRASH - A Savage, Smart, and Totally Unhinged New scripted Comedy From Jonathan Charles About Turning a MAGA Trailer Park Family into Reality TV Gold

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2025 - The media circus is officially open for business. Here's the first official look at TRASH, a fiercely satirical, half-hour comedy pilot presentation from actor, writer, and director Jonathan Charles, who also stars alongside a stacked ensemble cast in what may be the year's wildest debut. This sharp, high-energy comedy is currently available for acquisition, with industry buzz building and meetings underway.

🎥 Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/E7hUox1yZ6U

Created by Jonathan Charles, TRASH follows a desperate liberal TV network that stumbles into viral gold when an ultra-conservative trailer park family armed with shotguns, conspiracy theories, and absolutely zero filter becomes America's newest reality obsession. But turning red-state chaos into blue-state ratings might be harder than it looks.

Starring:
* Pancho Moler (3 from Hell, Candy Corn)
* Britny Horton (Genius: MLK/X)
* Jonathan Charles (Snowfall, Head of the Class)
* Adam Johnson (The Outpost, Yellowstone)
* Shannon Cochran (The Ring, Star Trek: Nemesis)
* Mary McElree (Plus One at an Amish Wedding)
* Rashaun Sibley (All American)

Produced by Hero Shot Productions and Picture 304, TRASH blends the handheld chaos of reality TV with sharp, serialized storytelling. Think Shameless meets The Beverly Hillbillies with the emotional core of Modern Family.

"This show is about what happens when people who hate Hollywood become its biggest stars," says Charles. "It's about class, chaos, and the warped mirror that is American fame culture."

"Trash takes equal shots at the right and the left while exploring the real pain Americans feel when caught in the crossfire," he adds. "Beneath the satire, there's a very real story about identity, survival, and the desperation to not be left behind"

Synopsis:
When a undervalued and overworked liberal producer (Britny Horton) is forced to turn a gun-toting, ultra-right trailer park family into the next big reality TV stars, she finds herself caught in her ultimate ethical nightmare. But as the Palmers embrace the spotlight, their fame-addled dysfunction exposes something deeper and far more dangerous about the country's obsession with spectacle.

Why It Matters:
TRASH doesn't just lampoon our cultural moment. It lives in it. A fast, funny, and emotionally grounded look at the America we pretend we're not, this is satire with teeth.

TRASH debuts later this year.

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Hero Shot Productions is a Los Angeles-based production and development company founded by longtime collaborators Jonathan Charles (actor/writer/director) and Mary McElree (actor/producer). Together, they bring a proven track record of work seen across major platforms and networks including Netflix, CBS, NBC, Peacock, HBO Max, and Pure Flix.

Hero Shot specializes in crafting high-concept stories that balance bold ideas with emotional depth, focusing on narratives that celebrate heart, humanity, and a distinct point of view. The company is committed to championing original voices and producing content that resonates across genres and audiences.

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